About Scott

Guitarist and Pianist, focusing on traditional folk music, however also heavily influenced by jazz.

Guitarist

Coldstream

Multi-instrumentalist Scott began playing at the age of 8, playing concerts and ceilidhs both locally and nationally. Guided by Kathryn Tickell and Ian Stephenson he gained valuable experience playing with Folkestra and is a current member of Superfolkus also mentored by Kathryn Tickell, touring and appearing on her recent album 'Waters Of Tyne'. As a member of Northern Company he has toured many of the larger festivals such as Sark, Warwick and Towersey where he also accompanied the 2017 Radio 2 Folk Award winner Josie Duncan. Scott's main influences come from traditional folk music, however his playing has also been heavily influenced by jazz music through his time being taught by pianist Harris Playfair and guitarist Ross Milligan.

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Dixieland, Swing, Gospel, Acoustic, Soul, Rock, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Audio engineer, Producer, Sound technician, Ableton Live, Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching

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